Japan’s drug pricing panel held its final round of industry hearings on December 10 as it heads toward the FY2026…
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Xocova to Be Commercially Available from March 31
Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill Xocova (ensitrelvir) will be available under the normal commercial distribution channel in Japan, beginning on March 31, according to the health ministry. Xocova obtained Japan’s first emergency approval in November and has since been allocated under the…
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